Stolen truck found stuck in mud

Police are seeking those responsible for stealing a truck found abandoned in mud in the Whitefish/Panache area.

The vehicle was originally taken from a business in Espanola, according to the Manitoulin OPP.

The service said they were alerted early Monday morning about the missing pickup — a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado — and determined it was stolen the previous evening between 10 and 11 p.m.

“The camera footage reveals that two suspects exited a dark-coloured van parked at the rear of the building,” the OPP said in a release.

“The stolen truck was later recovered stuck in mud off of Panache Lake Road.”

The OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for the damage and theft of the truck.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.